Review of A Ghost Story (2017) by Christopher H — 29 Jan 2018

Beautiful and gentle journey on loss and longing and a sense of hope that makes waiting for eternity worthwhile.

This review of A Ghost Story (2017) was written by Christopher H on 29 Jan 2018.

A Ghost Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ana P (73) on 13 Dec 2018

Absolutly precious: the music, the photography, the colors, the acting, the story... Just exquisit…

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By Mrc_Brn (71) on 15 Jan 2020

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By Farah R (1,015) on 27 Oct 2018

The most grueling 90 minutes of my life. A Ghost Story is unbearably slow and utterly boring…

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A different view on Ghosts on how they roam the world looking for closure before crossing over. I enjoyed this style…

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I absolutely loved this movie. The whole movie is uncomfortable and me uncomfortable, which is the masterpiece about it…

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